Wildlife Society Inc

Programs: Publications - the wildlife society issues various peer-reviewed, scholarly, and popular publications. These include the journal of wildlife management, wildlife monographs, the wildlife professional, and various technical reviews. Published since 1937, the journal of wildlife management is one of the world's leading scientific journals covering original research in wildlife science. Topics include investigations into the biology and ecology of wildlife and their habitats with direct or indirect implications for wildlife management and conservation. Additionally, the wildlife society's flagship magazine, the wildlife professional (published six times annually), contains news and analysis designed to keep today's wildlife professionals informed about critical advances in wildlife science, conservation, and management.

annual conference - the wildlife society's annual conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals, students and supporters in north america. For more than 20 years, the society has hosted this unique and informative event that provides more than 900 educational opportunities and more than 40 networking events through working groups, meetings, and receptions. Attendees learn about the latest advances in wildlife research, management, and education through a wide variety of symposia, contributed papers, workshops, and field trips. The 2017 conference, held in albuquerque, nm, attracted over 1,700 attendees.

membership services - in addition to its publications, the wildlife society provides members with a weekly e-newsletter providing organization updates while also featuring timely news articles on wildlife science, management, and conservation. Members also have access to an online networking directory to enhance collaboration with their professional peers and foster mentoring opportunities for students and young professionals. The society provides year-round online and personal support for membership transactions.

government affairs/public service and education - public service and educational materials are provided to the general public through informational materials, conferences, and meetings. The society additionally actively participates in various government research programs designed to advance the efforts of the wildlife industry as a whole.